Hi, my name is Connor06! I have sent the renewal pack off for my sons dla

Connor06

I have sent the renewal pack off for my sons dla. If my current claim ends while they making a decision do payments stop? 

Alex_Alumni

Hi there @Connor06, unfortunately, if your child’s existing award ends before there is a decision, they will not get a back payment. 

Did you send it off within 4 weeks of receiving it? 

If you'd like to read more about DLA renewals, Scope has information and guidance.

If we can do anything else to help, please ask  

poppy123456

Alex_Scope said:

Hi there @Connor06, unfortunately, if your child’s existing award ends before there is a decision, they will not get a back payment. 

That's not correct. If the DLA ends before a decision is made on the review and they are successfully awarded, money will be owed from the date payment stops.

Alex_Alumni

I apologise I should have been clearer, I meant if the ultimate decision of the renewal is an unsuccessful award, then payment will not be backdated. Sorry for any confusion @Connor06

Connor06

I sent it off 8 weeks before current claim due to end as had to wait for most recent ehcp paperwork. My sons current claim ends on 23rd and we due payment on 25th wasn’t sure if we would get it or not. Thank youb

poppy123456

I've heard that claims are currently taking up to 16 weeks. I have no idea if a DLA award continues until a decision is made. If a decision isn't made nearer the end date then you'll need to ring to ask.

Connor06

I had a letter today to say it could be 3 months until we hear 

L_Volunteer

How are you feeling about this at the moment @Connor06? Please don't hesitate to let us know if you wish to talk about this or if there's anything we can do to support you